Jacksonville Urban League Center for Advocacy and Social Justice Information

The Center supports the League’s mission to help secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The Center is aligned with the League’s organizational vision to be a leading advocate for promoting access to quality education, economic opportunity, community engagement, health and wellness. The Center simultaneously promotes the development of good citizens and the proper and equal treatment of all north Florida residents regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, economic status or sexual orientation. In partnership with other social justice allies, religious institutions and individuals the Center advocates regular and open communication between citizens and government, legislation promoting human potential over incarceration and a consistently just application of the law. The Center also provides places where individuals gain access to knowledge, training, education initiatives and entertainment that facilitate healthy life outcomes.